Prototype Project Orthrus - Smallest SLI mATX case (V2)

[BennyBurner]

I'm beyond keen to build in the final product, especially after seeing the LTT video. Man it's one good looking box Luke!

Out of curiosity, does the 3.5 & 2.5 drive adaptor fit in either GPU slot? I'm looking at throwing an EVGA 1080 FTW in there which is a little taller than reference, and if it doesn't fit in the top slot I'm hoping I can throw hard drives above it and mount in the bottom position.

 

[LukeD]

Thanks Benny, and yes, you can put the HDD's in the top GPU slot no problems.

 

[VegetableStu]

@LukeD maybe add a header note regarding plans to production for newly registered users coming from the LTT video on page one?

 

[nurbson]

@LukeD Awesome work! I can't wait to get one.
besides: Does a SFX PSU fit like the Corsair SF450 450W SFX12V ?

 

[LocoMoto]

@LukeD Awesome work! I can't wait to get one.
besides: Does a SFX PSU fit like the Corsair SF450 450W SFX12V ?

No, only 1u/FlexATX PSUs

 

[LeandroJVarini]

Yeah and there's a few small things that will change in the final design based on the manufacturers recommendations.

Wait a minute, are you talking to some manufacturer so that it manufactures it in bulk? This is great, I believed that you would produce it by protocase, a manufacturer with assembly line can cheapen the final cost for all of us.

 

[Forest Cayden]

Yeah and there's a few small things that will change in the final design based on the manufacturers recommendations.

Then how much did it cost to make Linus his case. Just for a ballpark.

 

[VegetableStu]

Then how much did it cost to make Linus his case. Just for a ballpark.

https://www.overclock3d.net/news/gp...ates_the_world_s_smallest_sli_ready_pc_case/1
Price in sub-title, not for the faint of heart.

EDIT: found the quote for the expenses list

At this stage somewhere close to $6k USD on this project alone.

 

[Forest Cayden]

https://www.overclock3d.net/news/gp...ates_the_world_s_smallest_sli_ready_pc_case/1
Price in sub-title, not for the faint of heart.

Yes, very true. That little thing cost 3500!? Linus' case didn't even cost that much and it was a 4U server chassis.

 

[VegetableStu]

That's just for one. If it's mass produced (i.e. more than one in terms of orders of magnitude) it'd be considerably cheaper per unit.

Don't quote me on this since it's secondhand knowledge, but I'd think Project Orthrus is a bit more detailed than Linus's rackmount PCs. If you only send them a layout sketch for them to figure out the bending (i.e. engage their sheet metal engineers/designers) it'd cost more, and probably the more complex it is the more they have to figure out.

You could ask around the peeps here who have worked with Protocase or Sliger on jobs like these. Both of them are on this forum I think

 

[LocoMoto]

One thing to note though, Linus has influence, also seems like he got more work done on 3D files beforehand, then a smaller case with more complex shapes and more parts is, well.... more complex to manufacture

EDIT: Okay, that wasn't one thing.... but still

 

[powerpuffboysz]

is there any way to mount a 3.5 inch hdd if I still want to use sli? looking forward to a project like this but cant really afford to dump my 10tb barracuda pro hdd

 

[Biowarejak]

looking forward to a project like this but cant really afford to dump my 10tb barracuda pro hdd

Put it in a NAS, maybe?

 

[jeshikat]

That little thing cost 3500!? Linus' case didn't even cost that much and it was a 4U server chassis.

Actually because that custom case Linus got is 4U that made it easier, since Protocase already makes lots of 4U chassis through their 45 Drives subsidiary. So they just had to take a standard chassis and modify it.

Project Orthrus on the other hand is completely bespoke. Plus it has an extensive vent pattern that is time consuming to cut and makes uses of welding, both of which inflates the cost.

 

[Drerex]

@LukeD If you are still looking into a manufacturer, I don't know if you looked into Sliger but they are a great place for what you are looking for. If you want to look into them, PM me. I have a good contact over there. http://www.sliger.com/

 

[LukeD]

Thanks Drerex
I am looking at sliger as one of the options

 

[LukeD]

No, only 1u/FlexATX PSUs

Hmmmmm..........

 

[LocoMoto]

Hmmmmm..........

R3 about to get a height increase?

 

[LukeD]

R3 about to get a height increase?

is 6mm a noticeable increase ?

 

[AleksandarK]

is 6mm a noticeable increase ?

No, i wouldnt even notice it.